A statue of the 1966 Word Cup winners at West Ham's Upton Park. Photo: Press Assocation
As a statue is unveiled at Old Trafford today in honour of Sir Alex Ferguson we take a look at other statues commissioned to mark footballing heroes.
Sir Bobby Robson with a statue of himself he unveiled as the former Ipswich Town manager in 2002. Credit: Press Association. Leeds and Scotland hero Billy Bremner has a statue outside Elland Road. Credit: Press AssocationA statue of Jimmy Hill was unveiled last year outside the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Credit: Press AssocationThis statue of Southampton legend Ted Bates was unveiled in 2008 after a previous, out of proportion version, provoked criticism from fans. Credit: Press AssocationA statue to honour Thierry Henry has been placed at Arsenal's Emirates stadium. Credit: Press Association. A statue of Sir Bobby Moore statue stands outside Wembley Stadium. Credit: Press Association.
